Bridal Tips

Having your makeup done by a professional makeup artist is one of the final steps
in bringing your bridal look together. Don’t forget to prepare your face and body
in the weeks and months prior to the wedding to ensure that your hair and
makeup will look its best.

6 Months to 1 Year before wedding:
• Visit a dermatologist if you have any skin concerns such as redness, very dry skin,
acne, or wrinkles that you want to address
• Determine a suitable skin routine with your dermatologist, makeup artist, or
cosmetologist
• Begin Exfoliating at least once weekly to reveal new, glowing skin (even adding
baking soda to your cleanser once a week is sufficient)

Four to Five Months Before Wedding:
• Begin researching makeup artists. Ensure you get references and check them out!
You will want someone who is not only good at what they do, but who is very
professional and reliable
• Hire your makeup artist and set up a consultation and test date

Two to Three Months Before Wedding:
• Find makeup looks in magazines that you like and think are suitable for you
• Attend your consultation/test with your makeup artist and be sure to bring your
magazine clippings. You can also bring color swatches of the dresses or flowers
Two Weeks to One Month Before Wedding:
• Make sure you are eating and exercising well which will help combat stress and
fatigue.
• Get your hair cut and colored
• Avoid tanning in the sun, it dries the skin out and often leads to unsightly tan lines!
One to Two Weeks Before Wedding:
• Get an exfoliating body treatment
• Get a spray tan if desired
• Get waxing of the body if desired. Opt for threading instead of waxing for facial hair.
Threading helps prevent red patches and ingrown hairs
• Get a facial if desired
• Avoid any of the above treatments within the week before the wedding as
undesirable skin reactions can happen!
• Touch base with your makeup artist to make sure everything is in order The Last Days
Before the Wedding:
• Get a manicure if desired
• Drink lots and lots of water to make sure your skin is hydrated. Avoid drinking too
much alcohol for the same reason
• Get lots of sleep to avoid bags and darks circles (and stress)
• Apply a benzoyl peroxide treatment to any breakouts
• Apply a hydrating mask if sky is dry
• Pack your wedding day purse with makeup for touch ups: Blotting Tissues, Lipstick,
Kleenex, Concealer.

The Day of the Wedding:
• Ensure skin is clean and hydrated for your makeup application
• Eat a light breakfast to make sure you have enough energy for the day
• Sit back and enjoy your makeup application, your hair being styled and, of course,
your wonderful wedding day!